A Teesside MP has told how she will be missing from key events in the run up to Christmas after undergoing major surgery.

Redcar MP Anna Turley would usually join the crowds in her local constituency to enjoy one of the annual firework shows.

But this year she watched from her London hospital bed, recovering from an operation which she hopes will put an end to the hospital stays she has had to face since June.

Now she is wanting to explain to those in her constituency the reason why she will be missing from parliamentary votes and events such as this weekend’s Remembrance Service - and what she is doing to make sure people still get the service they need.

Redcar MP Anna Turley (Image: Peter Reimann)

She said: “I am currently watching fireworks over the Houses of Parliament and thinking of the great displays I usually attend in Redcar.

“I’m down in London because I’m in St Thomas Hospital, where I was first rushed into A&E back in June.

“I’ve had a number of operations over the summer to alleviate problems with infected cysts which unfortunately weren’t successful and last week I’ve had major surgery to fully remove all the infected tissue once and for all.